Jackie Gonzaga embraces new milestone as calendar girl, says dream has become reality

• Jackie Gonzaga officially stepped into her new role as a calendar girl during her launch in Pasay City
• The "It’s Showtime" host and dancer said she feels grateful and empowered by the opportunity
• Jackie admitted she feels pressure following the footsteps of previous calendar girls, including Anne Curtis
• She plans to stand out by showing her genuine personality and emotions in her calendar girl stint

Jackie Gonzaga is celebrating a major milestone in her career after being introduced as the newest calendar girl for a popular liquor brand, ABS-CBN reported.

The "It’s Showtime" host and dancer officially marked the occasion during her launch in Pasay City on November 13, where she opened up about the emotions that came with receiving the opportunity.

For Jackie, becoming a calendar girl was something she once only imagined, making the experience particularly meaningful. She also found it exciting to follow in the footsteps of fellow *It’s Showtime* host Anne Curtis, who previously held the same role in 2011.

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“Talagang masasabi ko na yung fantasy naging reality kasi sa isang babae, parang ang saya sa feeling na makita mo sarili mo sa calendar,” Jackie said.

She described the experience as empowering and expressed gratitude for being trusted with such a major opportunity. According to her, not everyone gets the chance to become part of a calendar project, which made the milestone even more special.

While Jackie is excited about the new chapter, she also acknowledged the expectations that come with being part of a lineup that includes well-known personalities from previous years.

She said she looks up to the women who previously became calendar girls and hopes to give the same level of commitment to her own project.

Rather than trying to copy those who came before her, Jackie intends to make the calendar her own by highlighting her natural personality.

“Feeling ko yung rawness ng pagkatao ko,” she explained.

Jackie said viewers can expect to see different sides of her, including her humor, laughter, sadness, and other genuine emotions. She believes that being authentic will allow her to create her own identity among the calendar girls.

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She also shared that her approach to work is to embrace opportunities without hesitation.

“Sinabi ko din na pag may trabahong in-offer sa akin, walang pagdadalawang isip,” she said.

For Jackie, the new project represents more than just another career achievement. She sees it as another blessing and an opportunity to enjoy the work she has chosen to pursue.

Jackie “Ate Girl” Gonzaga started as a dancer on It’s Showtime before becoming one of the show's main hosts, with Vice Ganda among those who supported her career.

A few months ago, Jackie mourned the passing of her mother, sharing heartfelt photos and memories while describing her as a strong, beautiful, and loving woman. Several It’s Showtime personalities and celebrities also sent their condolences.

Previously, Jackie paid tribute to Vice Ganda on his March 31 birthday, expressing gratitude for his friendship, generosity, and the happiness he brings to those around him.

Source: KAMI.com.gh